If you type 'polka dot' into my blog's Search bar, you'll notice that I adore spotty items! From polka dot dresses, tops, culottes, tights, to many, many polka dot skirts, I'll admit that I may have a slight dotty obsession. Several months ago, I used polka dots in my Mint Mix 'n Match Nails, but - surprisingly, given my dotty fetish - I hadn't felt the urge to do all-over-fingers-and-toes polka dots until now. If you are averse to all things dotted, shield your eyes because you are about to witness the crux of my polka-mania!
~ I used a dotting tool to create the polka dots.
~ Background props: Tiffany leather diary, Swarovski lavender sprig, ASOS Cape Back Floral Dress (which sadly had to be returned!)
The colors I used were:
~ Fingernails: Essie Looking for Love
~ Toenails: Essie Mod Squad
~ Silver dots: Essie Loophole
Why is it so hard to take non-awkward foot shots?
I know the polka-dots are quite messy - I guess I need some more practise!
It's actually a really subtle effect on the fingernails - from up close you can see the spots, but from far away it just looks glittery. Seeing as how this design took me all of five minutes, I'll definitely be nail-dotting again!
Technical info:
~ Background props: Tiffany leather diary, Swarovski lavender sprig, ASOS Cape Back Floral Dress (which sadly had to be returned!)
The colors I used were:
~ Fingernails: Essie Looking for Love
~ Toenails: Essie Mod Squad
~ Silver dots: Essie Loophole
Cute and simple nail look! I like it :)
ReplyDeleteThe moment I read polka dots, I was excited to read this post.
ReplyDeleteI am impressed. Love the effect. Both on hands and feet.
I want to try more dramatic version something like black and white polka dots.
I think it looks lovely - v pretty! Will have to try it myself and see how I get on haha
ReplyDeleteVery elegant and easy! Thanks for sharing! Kisses :)
ReplyDeleteso cute, and not messy looking at all!
ReplyDeleteYour nails look gorgeous! Now that I mine are finally long enough to manicure and paint properly, I think this might be the first thing I try. I love the polka-dots!
ReplyDeleteI love your nails. I am a polka dot fanatic too although never tried on my nails.
ReplyDeleteso cute esp the ones on your hand. love that they are almost nude and one has to come up close to notice the lovely design.
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The polka dot nails look so pretty on you! Isn't it funny how sometimes we can be drawn to something and not even realize it?! Polka dots are classic! ~Serene
ReplyDeleteI find them perfect, ahhhhhhhhhhhhh
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These are REALLY cute!!!
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I'm always so in awe of your nail designs.
ReplyDeletexoxo ~ Courtney
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Ooh, I love this nail art - especially the more muted shade on the fingernails...so gorgeous! :)
ReplyDeleteThe polkadots look fabulous - I love the colours you used.
ReplyDeleteI don't think yours are messy at all, but have you seen Gem Fatale's tips on polkadot nails - http://gemfatale.blogspot.com/2011/03/tuesday-tips-perfect-polka-dot-nails.html ?
I haven't tried them out but she's got some good ideas for getting perfect polka dots.
Your nails are so cute =) I love the subtly of the spots on your finger nails! I have never seen anyone do it like that. I'm so sorry about the dress =( I wish it could have been kept....
ReplyDeleteSo cute and playful!Love the silver dots on top.:)
ReplyDeleteThis looks absolutely lovely!.. ~ xoxo
ReplyDeleteYour nails are adorable! I tried to do a polka-dot look on my toes...and I utterly failed. Oh well, there's always next time! (:
ReplyDeleteSpring always has me seeing spots! I love how you chose to dot it up in pretty pinks. And you can get spotty all you want because I adore polka dots, especially on you! xoxo
ReplyDeleteive done dots before. i just use the rounded end of a toothpick and it gives near perfect dots.
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Hi Leia,
ReplyDeleteThe spotted nail polish is so cute and I love polka dots. I have to try that, seems very simple.
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great nail art going on here.
ReplyDeleteLovely nail art as always, and I love the way you've styled the photos- you're really great at that.
ReplyDeleteI love polkadots and I used Gem's polkadot tips to do my nails and it's so easy! It's basically a makeshift dotting tool but really works a treat. Your nails look lovely too and I could never dot my toes properly!
ReplyDeleteLove those polka dot nails so much. :)SarahD
ReplyDeleteI love how it is so subtle and yet so refined!
ReplyDeleteI love them too! The pink and white is so cute!
ReplyDeleteI'm with you on non-awkward foot shots - I was trying to take a picture of an amazing pair of wedges the other day and every single picture just ended up awkward :)
How cute and chic!!! I actually love polka dots too:D I just saw some gorgeous polka dot tops in Zara yday!!
ReplyDeleteI've been thinkin of doin the polka dot nail look lately too but been so lazy....ahahahaha
Have a fab easter Leia:D
Cinz
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Gorgeous nail polish- so clever!
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Michelle
www.michellesstylefile.blogspot.com
Very Cute!!
ReplyDeleteawe i like the ones on your hand.. the nude is perfect with the dotes.
ReplyDeletesuper cute
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I love polka dots, such a fun print :)
ReplyDeleteMaria xxx
What does the dotting tool look like? I wonder if a tooth pick or ear swab would work. I don't paint my nails period because my hands are not steady enough for it.
ReplyDeleteYour nails are sooooo cute!♥
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Shellena
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Adorable! I remember years ago an ad for nail polish where the model had black nails with white polka dots. Loved it.
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Heather
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Loving the polka dot fingers! So cute!
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I am so impressed! It looks so cute! My nail painting skills are limited but I must try this!
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-Ellie
You always do such a good job on both your nails and toes! I wish I was as creative!
ReplyDeleteLove the dots!
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